To this day Elora can't be in the car seat more then 3 hours without fussing, and she's almost three.
I can't blame them... they want to be up and running around. It is a long drive and he really handled it pretty well, all things considered.
My fave! That's a Disney tradition I'll miss now that we likely won't drive there anymore.
Always enjoy their breakfasts! It made sense to do a late breakfast there, fill up and not have to stop again to eat lunch before we got there.
Gotta love a stroller for hauling crap. Bell services are good for the big stuff, but when you travel there are like 100 things left all over the car. Glad you got the haul inside pretty quickly.
Strollers are a life saver.
Incredible right? That resort is gorgeous.
I was happy with it!
For Pete sake! I'd be pissed too! They've gotta get those glitches fixed. Somehow I fear this is not the last of these troubles...
Of course not.
At least they hooked you guys up a little!
Oops.
What can I expect?
Lol! That's the biggest complaint I've heard out of AKL...
It is certainly my biggest complaint about AKL. And it is a big one.
Come on! That's like a 15 minute drive, max!
Typically around 20 by bus, as I'd come to find. But this driver found a way to milk it!
I've heard mixed things about the new security areas. Is it placed oddly or we're y'all lost?
Honestly, it isn't a bad place, but you have to go through it to exit the bus area. So we had to cross security to get to that common area outside of all the transportation exits where you would then turn right for the path to Contemporary... if that makes any sense.
They never are, not hose kinds of meals. Like CRT, you pay for princesses and the castle cause the food is ok, at best.
Good to know it was yummy! We might be eating here, still not sure, wait on SIL...
I've heard mixed reviews of the food there, but we've honestly had good luck with it. It is among the best buffets I've tried at Disney World.
I think that's a fair request! It is still the major language here. Plus, when ordering for kids, in a noises place, that language barrier can cause some extra trouble.
I think that was the biggest factor. It was noisy so it was hard to hear and combine that with having trouble understanding...
I forget what it was, but he said something that I had him repeat 2 or 3 times and I still didn't know what he said so I just kind of shrugged and nodded my head and then asked DW what he said. She couldn't figure it out either.
Looking back, I probably told him I wasn't thirsty.
Oh no way. I have stopped a random server to take plates from my table at a buffet. You're basically there to bring drinks and clear the table at a buffet. Come on dude, get it together.
We had a big table with plenty of space in the middle. So not a big deal really, but come on!
Pluto! Wonder what was happening there, doesn't seem normal.
No... I really don't understand it. Especially as many times as the character handlers stopped by to tell us he'd be by.
You're terrible.
No... they stole Pluto.
There's a father son moment for the books.
BTW he's huge! And the photo of you holding Little Dude while he's observing Minnie is adorable.
They do grow fast.
The training in that stuff used to be an extra two classes, when I was a CM for a season.
I can only imagine.
I know y'all were s big group but I wish you'd complained, that's unacceptable! What if you'd had a fast pass to get to? Heck, even if you didn't! That's awful.
I know... we really had no plans that evening than to get to bed early. I probably should have complained, but at the same time, it didn't make us late for anything, I was tired so any complaining probably would have got me a little too fired up and not been good, and I was on vacation. I didn't want to focus on that. I just wanted to get out and move on.
At least there's that, but this sounds pretty awful?
The service part definitely was.
Nice timing!
I guess I should thank that server.
I would be very disappointed in that kind of service also, but at least you got some really cute pictures!!
We did enjoy the characters!
Following along! I love reading your reports, and now that we've done 2 with 3 kids, I like learning new tips!
Thanks! There's always something new to learn from other TRs.
UGH- Chef Mickey's sounded like a disaster. I would have died if I witnessed what you did- like marched up to the front and told them about the horrible service! Hope the week got better!
I know... looking back maybe I should have complained. But I was frustrated enough. If I'd have complained, I'd probably just get more upset and there's really no point getting all negative when I just need to enjoy vacation. And besides, I was tired. If I focused too much on the negatives at that point in time, tired me would have gotten fired up and it wouldn't have been good.
Just got back on DISboards in about two weeks, excited to see you've started your TR.
Welcome back!
I am sorry the trip was not as great as it could have been. I totally feel where you are coming from, I've been there too. Just give about six months and it won't seem so bad and you'll be ready to go back just in time for little guy's terrible twos
I really don't feel like the lows were quite as bad as some of the lows you had on your rough trip, but remembering your TR did help put things in perspective.
I loved the lobby so much, probably my favorite one at WDW.
I still think I'm kind of partial to WL, but both are spectacular in their own ways!
What?! That's crazy, sorry you had bad bus service.
It was pretty awful.
That's insane, sounds like not a great experience at Chef Mickey's overall. When you're paying that much you should get much better service.
I know I should laugh at this, but I did... a lot.
I kind of had a "did I really just see that" moment. And I had to chuckle too.
Nice, a little bus magic here at least.